tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-42033402513766931872024-03-05T18:13:21.618-05:00The Roseberry CottageWelcome to The Roseberry Cottage. Here you will find a delightful selection of Antiques, Vintage Treasures and Unique Cottage Decor to help create the romantic cottage of your dreams.Carolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07245090159973777082noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4203340251376693187.post-37600625005577599682016-02-16T17:45:00.003-05:002016-02-16T17:49:24.797-05:00<span style="font-size: x-large;"><em> CHARLEY</em></span><br />
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Carolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07245090159973777082noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4203340251376693187.post-15879591538290582832015-11-28T17:33:00.000-05:002015-11-28T17:33:14.797-05:00CHANGE.......I can't believe how long it has been since the last post! <br />
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Here's a little bit about where we have been and what we have been doing....<br />
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- still working the 9 to 5 "day job"<br />
- we rented space in a local brick and mortar store, had success and loved the local presence so we expanded our space.<br />
- we took an Annie Sloan Chalk Paint class and fell in love with the paint so we bought LOTS of furniture and painted LOTS of furniture<br />
- discovered Miss Mustard Seed Milk Paint and loved that too so naturally we had to buy more furniture and paint more furniture<br />
- we moved to a larger store in order to expand our business <br />
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and then..... we realized we were exhausted and could not continue at the same pace anymore. <br />
So....we closed the brick and mortar space and took some much needed time off. <br />
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After we had a chance to recharge our batteries we realized how much we really miss the business and the interaction with our customers. And we realized how much joy we get from taking vintage items and making them beautiful again.<br />
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After much consideration we decided to redesign the blog ( thank you Karen at Valentine Designs!!) and we also now have an online presence with an ETSY shop. The really exciting news is that we plan to participate in the Fancy Flea outdoor market in Plant City Florida. We thought it was important for us to have a local presence so that we could continue to interact with our local customers as well as maintain a relationship with our online customers.<br />
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We will be posting upcoming events on the blog and we hope you will check back often for updates.<br />
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Carolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07245090159973777082noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4203340251376693187.post-86039975827687734362012-10-07T17:10:00.002-04:002015-10-24T18:58:35.422-04:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<i><span style="font-size: x-large;">Cody Foster Christmas back in stock!</span></i><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i>Cody Foster vintage inspired holiday decorations are back in stock on our website. </i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><i>We are also offering a nice selection of vintage Christmas items for all your holiday needs. We will be adding new items each week, so check back often for the best selection.</i></span><br />
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Carolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07245090159973777082noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4203340251376693187.post-25978878965094103972011-11-20T12:54:00.001-05:002011-11-20T12:55:59.878-05:00<div align="center"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:180%;"><em>May you have an abundance of things to be Thankful for this Thanksgiving.<br /><br />Happy Thanksgiving from<br />The Roseberry Cottage</em></span></div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0-hG6Td9S65MxrnxkcyyC3_cp2tNbGD52GEiuV_u90nr29ij4PsD9daRvlJLPCo7HtiuE6boUr1SP96Z9rbLHXCwYCyNmBN0pE5c61jQLH4yZQI6BdkNNkyYq3z5F6d4n8duSN7PaFy4/s1600/Thanksgiving.PNG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 249px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5677137947779699970" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0-hG6Td9S65MxrnxkcyyC3_cp2tNbGD52GEiuV_u90nr29ij4PsD9daRvlJLPCo7HtiuE6boUr1SP96Z9rbLHXCwYCyNmBN0pE5c61jQLH4yZQI6BdkNNkyYq3z5F6d4n8duSN7PaFy4/s400/Thanksgiving.PNG" /></a> <br /><div></div>Carolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07245090159973777082noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4203340251376693187.post-65614042856498973022011-11-12T22:25:00.013-05:002015-10-23T11:42:35.833-04:00<div align="center">
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<em><span style="font-size: 130%;">If you are near the Dade City Florida area, stop in and visit.</span></em></div>
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Carolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07245090159973777082noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4203340251376693187.post-76376108945627039002011-08-21T00:19:00.004-04:002011-08-21T00:24:04.344-04:00<div align="center"><a href="http://vintagerosecollection.blogspot.com/2011/08/give-away.html"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 324px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5643159149767173042" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsYw06gEeGuQYTVyErw0jrK6p2cypxVGme_kqCF1rAI9cNH4HerdK8qgOHuty9EZxTKusjtquG5pzeBpragOtI74IurxRo6jr9MbmIevEEuM0S5g19CneeuJmWiF7fGKWvF68Gk3v8tbA/s400/joanne+magazine.PNG" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;"> <em>Jo-Anne is giving away a signed copy of her new magazine. </em></span></div>
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<br /><div align="center"><em><span style="font-size:130%;">Just click the pic to enter. </span></em></div>Carolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07245090159973777082noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4203340251376693187.post-7734808052876869492011-03-26T00:15:00.010-04:002011-04-14T22:54:26.473-04:00Origin of the Hanky<div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center"></div><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><em>Historians credit Marie Antoinette with the invention of the pocket handkerchief. She was so broken up at leaving her home in Austria that she cried all the way to France and wiped her eyes with bits of lace torn from her dress and lingerie. Anticipating future tears, she made it a point always to have a piece of lace tucked in a pocket of her dress. This say the historians, was how the handkerchief was born.</em> <em><br />Modern Woman Magazine</em> <em>Vol 14, No 5 - 1945</em> </span></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6rhnHgyDxiguaOcEd47vFlBFxyZw5JnOKD-DUn9TmYyuFHAsQ534x8mE2NcMQyLopJ5Q-epoUSjJ2-66f1_1hSRFr9M8Ez8HNoHmj4cYi5cQ4A47kz7Ka-9sSZRCBUDtxmSAfG7rtzWc/s1600/100_9749.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5588237539997559122" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6rhnHgyDxiguaOcEd47vFlBFxyZw5JnOKD-DUn9TmYyuFHAsQ534x8mE2NcMQyLopJ5Q-epoUSjJ2-66f1_1hSRFr9M8Ez8HNoHmj4cYi5cQ4A47kz7Ka-9sSZRCBUDtxmSAfG7rtzWc/s400/100_9749.jpg" /></a><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"> </span><em><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">We just love vintage hankies; they can be used in so many ways. Tuck one under a teacup and saucer for a pretty accent, use it to wrap a small gift or fill with lavender, tie up with ribbons or lace and have a pretty sachet.</span> </em></p>Carolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07245090159973777082noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4203340251376693187.post-78157792101111653522011-02-12T15:25:00.014-05:002011-02-12T16:23:12.394-05:00<strong><em><span style="font-size:180%;">Happy Valentine's Day !</span></em></strong><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcuGfacVbEfko5KuHBngrFSFLbQ6KgvUiwboOTMFKG56OGFtbkTShC-vP44O_usP9C-kwVLSguJBHzpZc372l4N7Lo_zQUjH5aXcfWA9sSAT6jw1VDT29Ef6NF-6P8w9QCaVTUgOrt0NM/s1600/0530+H_ValChildren-112_Lunagirl.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 386px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5572916374363397010" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcuGfacVbEfko5KuHBngrFSFLbQ6KgvUiwboOTMFKG56OGFtbkTShC-vP44O_usP9C-kwVLSguJBHzpZc372l4N7Lo_zQUjH5aXcfWA9sSAT6jw1VDT29Ef6NF-6P8w9QCaVTUgOrt0NM/s400/0530+H_ValChildren-112_Lunagirl.jpg" /></a> <div><div><div>A little Valentine's Day trivia ~<br /></div><ul><li>Valentine's Day is named after the Patron Saint - Saint Valentine.</li><br /><li>Valentine's Day is believed to have its roots in the ancient Roman festival of Lupercalia.</li><br /><li>Shakespeare made a reference to Valentine's Day in his play 'Hamlet' (Act 4, Scene 5).</li><br /><li>St. Valentine's Day was declared an official holiday in 1537, by England's King Henry VIII.</li><br /><li>Flowers are the most popular Valentine's Day gift.</li></ul><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 362px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5572909042645242626" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBa7QmRsmtpvCNLZ-_4T0_AmlCCdAy33KxyYB6w1KZkz1FiVxR9h62E7K_DReWayJTEwzwCRVonYOmnn5oNFCypkR5HWtHn6jDJeN4fQu3PnUj_M0tgw2zRrCKDlux5sGNAJBETqSBdm0/s400/valentine+day+roses.PNG" /><br /><ul><li>It is believed that the 14th of February is the day when birds and fowls select their mates.</li><br /><li>Sweden is the only country that does not celebrate Valentine's Day. </li><br /><li>More than 35 million heart-shaped boxes of chocolate will be sold for Valentine's day</li></ul><p></p><br /><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDVGzZKdkkD1SC3nrAnBxIcXqiNdP-BrbZXcZeekHBuEjIA7ag29wv4zOTG5BdT1gUjQ1g-wMahaQWg3jQ7q8XECpi3LSX0_hGyv4xQIm9G7dtepR5u5VSgubQwKqcFAB9dwr8VfKEA_g/s1600/valentine+box+of+candy.PNG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 369px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5572904058956978530" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDVGzZKdkkD1SC3nrAnBxIcXqiNdP-BrbZXcZeekHBuEjIA7ag29wv4zOTG5BdT1gUjQ1g-wMahaQWg3jQ7q8XECpi3LSX0_hGyv4xQIm9G7dtepR5u5VSgubQwKqcFAB9dwr8VfKEA_g/s400/valentine+box+of+candy.PNG" /></a> </p><ul><br /><li>In the Middle Ages, men and women used to draw names from a bowl to see who their valentine would be. </li><br /><li>It has been estimated that as many as one billion cards are sent world-wide each year, on Valentine's Day.</li><br /><li>In 1866, candy manufacturer NECCO made the first " Conversation Hearts" - then called "Motto Hearts". According to NECCO, eight billion of these little candies are sold between January 1 and February 14.<br /></li></ul><p><em>xoxo, </em></p><p><em>Carol</em></p></div></div>Carolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07245090159973777082noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4203340251376693187.post-45603688876315884302010-12-31T09:27:00.002-05:002010-12-31T09:35:19.231-05:00<div align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;"><em>Wishing You And Yours</em></span></div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-size:180%;"> A Safe, Happy, Healthy and Prosperous</span><span style="font-size:180%;"> New Year!</span></em></div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaTs_a6oxcfR_IM5eOuhklQzSMrIz4cpblissCk8BQK4baC3TSK_qHJb7GWVBRnrFl01dLGkRpAKOXNrITCy6a89wFC8sY2v5nrd6LWMGt0gXeWAE7ITE8fRfGMPU1UvjG-K2v6uKOsp0/s1600/0913+H_NewYear016_Lunagirl.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 256px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5556852990154598946" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaTs_a6oxcfR_IM5eOuhklQzSMrIz4cpblissCk8BQK4baC3TSK_qHJb7GWVBRnrFl01dLGkRpAKOXNrITCy6a89wFC8sY2v5nrd6LWMGt0gXeWAE7ITE8fRfGMPU1UvjG-K2v6uKOsp0/s400/0913+H_NewYear016_Lunagirl.jpg" /></a><br /><div></div>Carolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07245090159973777082noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4203340251376693187.post-80880568452331007702010-12-16T18:55:00.005-05:002010-12-16T19:33:52.270-05:00<div align="center"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:180%;"><em>Happy Holidays </em></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:180%;"><em>From </em></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:180%;"><em>Our Home To Yours!</em></span></div><div align="center"></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizqa8pSwNQJGkP6McPCIBeyRB2QssGSGyHq-QV4Fm0L0wAak2gcifIUma9krS4uZO5-ZZDEmp5jf1vPZfv_XViAhPlEZCTeT4XrTLwN0-sOX4P5jkisNB8QfLiuaVz4Ht9AV5v4YyPuG4/s1600/0748+H_ChristmasLadiesFam022_Lunagirl.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 248px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5551441960093247410" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizqa8pSwNQJGkP6McPCIBeyRB2QssGSGyHq-QV4Fm0L0wAak2gcifIUma9krS4uZO5-ZZDEmp5jf1vPZfv_XViAhPlEZCTeT4XrTLwN0-sOX4P5jkisNB8QfLiuaVz4Ht9AV5v4YyPuG4/s400/0748+H_ChristmasLadiesFam022_Lunagirl.jpg" /></a>Carolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07245090159973777082noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4203340251376693187.post-120435252516671612010-11-23T22:21:00.010-05:002010-11-23T22:36:56.032-05:00<span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><em>Cody Foster Christmas Houses are back in stock!</em></span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><em></em></span><br /></span><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 375px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542952646782248802" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4c2rncF1iThjsITITxN-iqWFo4v_rJyEljHjtEZ1XbxdXqee4BRWBVbFpORpcrq7egAwF_L47JNRGdexwzfiUm9KW1sI_7QmZHneIulxjc-uLGjJIefZr1cqRXBiM75e1Mw4GiY72jtY/s400/100_9331-1.jpg" /> <div><div><div></div><div></div><div><a href="http://www.theroseberrycottage.com/store/products/details/?product=RC1327"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542951318776132706" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2n99ytcc-9q-rs797ILGrr8P8y2ZRLgc1JwFcy6jJFvwWIG2Sq6kbpJeG8YkJFquoK9QCeR6zvFmkGLVTdyQj-A3AuZaIpa8cnZduoVBtbe3BxY7HyEL8Ip3klPZ5U9RGwILf-h_BQnM/s400/100_9325-1.jpg" /></a> </div></div></div>Carolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07245090159973777082noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4203340251376693187.post-91226820485671581052010-09-07T22:33:00.012-04:002010-09-07T22:56:16.802-04:00<div align="center"><em><span style="font-size:130%;">This past weekend we took a trip to our favorite beach, Longboat Key Florida. The beaches there, in my humble opinion, are the best in Florida. Sandy white beach, crystal clear water......it doesn't get any better !!</span></em></div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></em></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWUZh0JmNhCTgJ3ZZpBQs6Logk7SRwYXuJavFMN6rjX1Q7pGzLcUiQ9q7qabkLojWYnb4RCFShx9MxQDXs0pYypSb7glIfYM7Gw9n6PqkPdg14XELGO9b828SgCyUwTlug9BhduiktWyQ/s1600/beach+pic.PNG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 280px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5514366961255922194" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWUZh0JmNhCTgJ3ZZpBQs6Logk7SRwYXuJavFMN6rjX1Q7pGzLcUiQ9q7qabkLojWYnb4RCFShx9MxQDXs0pYypSb7glIfYM7Gw9n6PqkPdg14XELGO9b828SgCyUwTlug9BhduiktWyQ/s400/beach+pic.PNG" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAbil7gCd2x7mHsSY9HJJpnV530_8UOo3pfvj-8qmiL_V_G7DRN9wTDa9B6IqQ7xAGQaGMFnbTd5JpQUDep0WomlhcuLGi7qwUIxWofc0u-iRxWjUrko39JIVl7HhiaVdlGHnz9hdlPlI/s1600/beach+pic+2.PNG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 273px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5514366814350368418" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAbil7gCd2x7mHsSY9HJJpnV530_8UOo3pfvj-8qmiL_V_G7DRN9wTDa9B6IqQ7xAGQaGMFnbTd5JpQUDep0WomlhcuLGi7qwUIxWofc0u-iRxWjUrko39JIVl7HhiaVdlGHnz9hdlPlI/s400/beach+pic+2.PNG" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3i1SYexMGmIZXjklsyT31JwCs2V6a52YNtkxCEMzXkbvsDS7k5xNmxEVxreF8IGe2uWJV0HjzIYRRzXiYGYVF5K6qW7Cn_CIdDi1qh8DwSklpd_RlV4UUeACDeb7CgaNsCsZ0prTOngc/s1600/beach+pic+3.PNG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 279px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5514366694095157426" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3i1SYexMGmIZXjklsyT31JwCs2V6a52YNtkxCEMzXkbvsDS7k5xNmxEVxreF8IGe2uWJV0HjzIYRRzXiYGYVF5K6qW7Cn_CIdDi1qh8DwSklpd_RlV4UUeACDeb7CgaNsCsZ0prTOngc/s400/beach+pic+3.PNG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS1X38mAxWi7mOkygftNp9ItBRImX9u6ViRzBPJ994bJA7R-q2OXFFNI0wBnOaGc-4S_Rqo_685_FurQGDvhHVL6WNXDijx5rNYhJfYJ6DCW5QJmXBhqXncaKIvwyEvHwqZlggRD2EVRU/s1600/100_9823.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5514366473844485906" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS1X38mAxWi7mOkygftNp9ItBRImX9u6ViRzBPJ994bJA7R-q2OXFFNI0wBnOaGc-4S_Rqo_685_FurQGDvhHVL6WNXDijx5rNYhJfYJ6DCW5QJmXBhqXncaKIvwyEvHwqZlggRD2EVRU/s400/100_9823.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdQrEXRnJu-vkRgcFTUKxO3QJLeEiXfdIPVZD28pg6IWemzw9X5i9qset3-3BzuwqtQyuFq60VKu8NvDiwcX1t7QvTeFW27_tMNXLw7SbQknOUPs3LV6tWwhuTIwftOwdFbL8u4CRQF_U/s1600/sunset+beach+pic.PNG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 284px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5514366165085239586" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdQrEXRnJu-vkRgcFTUKxO3QJLeEiXfdIPVZD28pg6IWemzw9X5i9qset3-3BzuwqtQyuFq60VKu8NvDiwcX1t7QvTeFW27_tMNXLw7SbQknOUPs3LV6tWwhuTIwftOwdFbL8u4CRQF_U/s400/sunset+beach+pic.PNG" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><em>Hope you had a wonderful Labor Day weekend!</em></span> </div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div>Carolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07245090159973777082noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4203340251376693187.post-60880829836579007682010-05-30T09:22:00.010-04:002010-05-30T09:54:06.724-04:00<span style="font-size:180%;">My Garden Needs More “Junk”!</span><br /><br />Have you ever noticed as you ride through a neighborhood you will see two different houses, similar in size and shape, but one house really stands out and the other seems just okay? That’s probably because the house that stands out has more than just flowers and plants in the yard. Flowers and plants can be beautiful, but without amenities that’s all you get, flowers and plants. You need things other than plants and flowers to bring your garden and landscaping “alive”. Fences, walls, a meandering path that leads to a concrete bench with a mosaic top all tend to draw you into the garden and expand your taste and style from inside the house to the outside living space you create with your garden and patio.<br /><br /><p>Remember, the inside of your home as well as your outdoor living area are an extension of you. Repurposing discarded items, or “junk”, is a perfect and inexpensive way to add what the designers call “hardscaping” or “bones” to your garden or patio.<br /><br />We have taken an old farm house door, added a couple of shelves made from parts of an old table and added two of the tables legs to create a “potting bench” for the garden or a “bakers rack” to display items on the porch or patio.<br /><br /></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRtz8ElpYNzWzS0DqCkR7gRQyhtj8DiCxLt-jqC3TauK4IbLJ4kmbrhoU9A7N4PEcMUxVhBG82K8l4ROKNQdSsvmX2bVEGbg-9-fjS0rRh8sme6h6gY6BM3hyphenhyphenvq5CUBin1QpdZQ3UplN8/s1600/The+Savannah+2.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 268px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477053403654496946" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRtz8ElpYNzWzS0DqCkR7gRQyhtj8DiCxLt-jqC3TauK4IbLJ4kmbrhoU9A7N4PEcMUxVhBG82K8l4ROKNQdSsvmX2bVEGbg-9-fjS0rRh8sme6h6gY6BM3hyphenhyphenvq5CUBin1QpdZQ3UplN8/s400/The+Savannah+2.JPG" /></a><br />An old wrought iron ice cream chair that we found at a local estate sale makes a perfect flower stand. We cut the seat out of the chair and found a hanging basket to put inside the seat. A coconut liner goes in the basket with potting soil and the flowers of your choice. This little chair is a perfect “bone” for your garden because of the unique style and look that it brings.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHgD8Y354FUuLWy8mXnubGhYmXBscAvUaN-FVAqja1RYUS43-o_qkeV2kVIj1vgJgwbyudokVuoJaUIYUhqmy8CdLTpL3eUyY9lUko8wtfzvO6Kq7NywLRF7bBNb7oPF2_FKCmyfzXDSc/s1600/100_2330.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477053273175905794" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHgD8Y354FUuLWy8mXnubGhYmXBscAvUaN-FVAqja1RYUS43-o_qkeV2kVIj1vgJgwbyudokVuoJaUIYUhqmy8CdLTpL3eUyY9lUko8wtfzvO6Kq7NywLRF7bBNb7oPF2_FKCmyfzXDSc/s400/100_2330.jpg" /></a><br />Use an old wooden table and chairs you might find at a garage sale or flea market, mix in your vintage linens and china and create a romantic outdoor dining area.<br /></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3qJiE3Ppsod-DwjXMl3mGJcJ3jLstF3U4iWskuN6mbWfc4uEhjKGbyQ8rXdk_wPBUCKPjvAGyo7-ajlHd5a3S7AAqPDWl8iyY4TaMG4bFxs3lZCs_AvF8uvjh-um4AQxoli1P5reEAMU/s1600/Romantic+Dining.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 370px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477053025974398962" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3qJiE3Ppsod-DwjXMl3mGJcJ3jLstF3U4iWskuN6mbWfc4uEhjKGbyQ8rXdk_wPBUCKPjvAGyo7-ajlHd5a3S7AAqPDWl8iyY4TaMG4bFxs3lZCs_AvF8uvjh-um4AQxoli1P5reEAMU/s400/Romantic+Dining.jpg" /></a> Old chairs and benches, vanity stools, tea carts, especially the older wrought iron ones, have hundreds of new uses in the patio or garden.<br /></p>Your imagination is the only limit to the “bones” you want to use to spruce up your garden or patio area and give it a personality of its own.<br /><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:180%;"><em>Carol<br /></em></span>Carolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07245090159973777082noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4203340251376693187.post-13814237132323269242009-12-23T18:18:00.007-05:002009-12-23T18:46:26.930-05:00<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz793cxfSiRMjdF2vAzwCgXfoF95_HDS9s8cj6bNenocgesYSzrIAwuztipwVyBzIC4QNn6F4BHjiNH2PfNmUpiSW3QuTi_UqgJnfJ-zArZ4u7rm-oJ5a4d3Irpca9a9U8v_Hmjc3nhW8/s1600-h/0170+H_ChristmasChild2-076_Lunagirl.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 254px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418578365070957842" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz793cxfSiRMjdF2vAzwCgXfoF95_HDS9s8cj6bNenocgesYSzrIAwuztipwVyBzIC4QNn6F4BHjiNH2PfNmUpiSW3QuTi_UqgJnfJ-zArZ4u7rm-oJ5a4d3Irpca9a9U8v_Hmjc3nhW8/s400/0170+H_ChristmasChild2-076_Lunagirl.jpg" /></a> <span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;"><strong><em>I would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas. </em></strong></span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;"><strong><em>May the day be shared with those you love and be filled with peace and joy.</em></strong></span></div><div align="left"><strong><em><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></em></strong> </div><div align="left"><strong><em><span style="font-size:130%;"><p></span></em></strong></div><div align="left"><strong><em><span style="font-size:130%;">Carol</span></em></strong></div><div align="left"><strong><em><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></em></strong></div><div align="left"><strong><em><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></em></strong></div><div align="left"><strong><em><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></em></strong></div><div align="left"><strong><em><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></em></strong></div><div align="left"><strong><em><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></em></strong></div><div align="left"><strong><em><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></em></strong> </div><div align="left"><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;"><strong><em></em></strong></span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;"><strong><em></em></strong></span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;"><strong><em></em></strong></span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;"><strong><em></em></strong></span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;"><strong><em></em></strong></span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;"><strong><em></em></strong></span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;"><strong><em></div></em></strong></span>Carolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07245090159973777082noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4203340251376693187.post-75193559054088523412009-10-31T22:43:00.020-04:002009-11-01T08:31:49.014-05:00<span style="color:#663300;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><em>I love Christmas!!</em></span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><em><span style="font-size:130%;">I love to decorate every room in the house using a different theme in each room. Some whimsical, some traditional. </span></em></span><br /><em><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:130%;"></span></em><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><em>I recently stopped by one of my favorite stores, Silk Gardens, to see all their new Christmas decor. Come along with me and take a peek ! </em></span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><em>(you can click on each photo to enlarge it)</em></span><br /></span><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBnGPDdHJbo_ZUdDvKTQzHwmatlAwW3YX1Cnjr1hOBbknmKsGycQ7MOr6jZmeaqqPKCNPIGElpmHeWGz2SWWFW0lVqYFOFfvxP8GUcMHEomUKi50tp05qohjc0guFIiwBjhjoLKrRy8nE/s1600-h/100_5165.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5398961894750422210" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBnGPDdHJbo_ZUdDvKTQzHwmatlAwW3YX1Cnjr1hOBbknmKsGycQ7MOr6jZmeaqqPKCNPIGElpmHeWGz2SWWFW0lVqYFOFfvxP8GUcMHEomUKi50tp05qohjc0guFIiwBjhjoLKrRy8nE/s400/100_5165.jpg" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv1f6BepSJ_GiKP6wzJxudcXtrTJllV92BCrHKRPZwaDcMlLBGVzsgYZLAuKKe4RMKWSaJaBXbYDldjxIpl5RAUri_-1AIdVOA9lWC6bdznMxEqr9bLsu3hZCMwzmj7PmFnHS3iIcAGrs/s1600-h/100_5166.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; 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MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5398961537832037394" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzZoapXtzmxuII1h6H_8CMciLhAc4qNLEKV7skllIqfei0cdDIzMdTh-WA1eE_Sxuv3QP43tfAmJtYW0O14-mBVoxiT_fXwT67iUhT4uEMcgxVxxlEbxY38w5W6s5ekE0WgySjJ__4z-I/s400/100_5178.jpg" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyiH3RecZXqD927pVG9I_RspQj6AkVJP1a2nau3vwzBvCDn8lpRotI3j18_pZZB8ZNwqcvwdSra4LS1uhmC9Mp1aXQ84DID9QHbe_NuPXImLHobXXo4UeVGmYhWeVhqe1CA7Ar6B23zHE/s1600-h/100_5179.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5398961424963456850" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyiH3RecZXqD927pVG9I_RspQj6AkVJP1a2nau3vwzBvCDn8lpRotI3j18_pZZB8ZNwqcvwdSra4LS1uhmC9Mp1aXQ84DID9QHbe_NuPXImLHobXXo4UeVGmYhWeVhqe1CA7Ar6B23zHE/s400/100_5179.jpg" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG6Uf8u79jhA_OVnVsDCwZURVAdodXR23g0E6uPlRAPWc0M4dDcdEL33w6k-rKu9Kxha6q8Ym0sdSGP6K9F1BvU-peHe3OaRGHtWD2yvtbH7jGUGjiMY5vjJtxbEUmHNEmDqzFW3Ikqrg/s1600-h/100_5180.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5398961277136262626" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG6Uf8u79jhA_OVnVsDCwZURVAdodXR23g0E6uPlRAPWc0M4dDcdEL33w6k-rKu9Kxha6q8Ym0sdSGP6K9F1BvU-peHe3OaRGHtWD2yvtbH7jGUGjiMY5vjJtxbEUmHNEmDqzFW3Ikqrg/s400/100_5180.jpg" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwTLo-8SV5aHkdxnSx64GhO4zjEx785BrJXHx2n_vIHDW5vZ0KSj4ut2j73gdQX1PZ9x9h2DwMkkCJAAQ3NnLj7ypzfBR3gqoTjUQcUgvH3gyegXr2FjgjUf3zytCyVtEOyIT0iOtE5-g/s1600-h/100_5181.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5398961168005255058" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwTLo-8SV5aHkdxnSx64GhO4zjEx785BrJXHx2n_vIHDW5vZ0KSj4ut2j73gdQX1PZ9x9h2DwMkkCJAAQ3NnLj7ypzfBR3gqoTjUQcUgvH3gyegXr2FjgjUf3zytCyVtEOyIT0iOtE5-g/s400/100_5181.jpg" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpF6JebU9kovcOgEXdniU1xhlyNLrg2W8JvWt-0WqsxkqTd7Ow1ejseL411mniiXwP4o9ijoD56Sechk6i06KRfynz09rJP1gceMyK-hDcg0zXBXqgPIhu_KAH2ErW5ZdgZtVTIpDWCzk/s1600-h/100_5199.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5398961019802871858" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpF6JebU9kovcOgEXdniU1xhlyNLrg2W8JvWt-0WqsxkqTd7Ow1ejseL411mniiXwP4o9ijoD56Sechk6i06KRfynz09rJP1gceMyK-hDcg0zXBXqgPIhu_KAH2ErW5ZdgZtVTIpDWCzk/s400/100_5199.jpg" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgavwSnCoNu8bvnFaLkEaUuxVAORyAH58BHgHiysz_KfU3VNJmgCro0kr0rLCxtoimWthG7LirsiePZBehlcwyziZP3m5I_Ui62Ysq_J0lyjZkBhRr4aJCS-SVvkGNzJgjgXcch42GAFoQ/s1600-h/100_5200.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5398960873567876802" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgavwSnCoNu8bvnFaLkEaUuxVAORyAH58BHgHiysz_KfU3VNJmgCro0kr0rLCxtoimWthG7LirsiePZBehlcwyziZP3m5I_Ui62Ysq_J0lyjZkBhRr4aJCS-SVvkGNzJgjgXcch42GAFoQ/s400/100_5200.jpg" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8rGFxZaUoQu_sDFufRUkKAFd-pJpPScLN3ISnoUWcubZr2fPwPQa99Gt0zUIQnE_cD5QzHfA0KfHig7DiAQISKHBMWWQ9RGvmM9b8L_5Mu7H-FpRCUXakVsNzNHi_aS5zfL3c7DVVcOw/s1600-h/100_5198.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5398960597458411762" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8rGFxZaUoQu_sDFufRUkKAFd-pJpPScLN3ISnoUWcubZr2fPwPQa99Gt0zUIQnE_cD5QzHfA0KfHig7DiAQISKHBMWWQ9RGvmM9b8L_5Mu7H-FpRCUXakVsNzNHi_aS5zfL3c7DVVcOw/s400/100_5198.jpg" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#663300;"><em>How are you going to decorate for Christmas this year ??</em></span></div><div><em><span style="font-size:130%;color:#663300;"></span></em></div><div><em><span style="font-size:130%;color:#663300;"></span></em></div><div><em><span style="font-size:130%;color:#663300;"></span></em></div><div></div><div><em><span style="font-size:130%;color:#663300;"></span></em></div><div><em><span style="font-size:130%;color:#663300;"></span></em></div><div><em><span style="font-size:130%;color:#663300;"></span></em></div><span style="font-size:130%;color:#663300;"><em></em></span></div><div><span style="color:#663300;"><em></em></span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#663300;"><em>Silk Gardens is located at </em></span></div><div align="center"><em><span style="color:#663300;">3420 W. Main Street</span></em></div><div align="center"><em><span style="color:#663300;">Tampa, Florida </span></em></div><div><span style="font-size:130%;color:#663300;"><em></div></em></span><div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Carolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07245090159973777082noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4203340251376693187.post-35792438799187815892009-08-30T18:14:00.001-04:002009-08-30T18:16:50.157-04:00<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJfeVV07SzAcO5ow6XSnakAC-n7YjCI2dTHZI4fszfW2TinwAkNFzM_dxSGECkcEiHM9w9R3j_Oq8UPVTMdtZgyiIkuD22TQY7_dnI4OsMMJcA7hyphenhyphen2Rt-No-ztr_05bvrEw1CqAte1C7w/s1600-h/100_4326.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 345px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375883792893183250" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJfeVV07SzAcO5ow6XSnakAC-n7YjCI2dTHZI4fszfW2TinwAkNFzM_dxSGECkcEiHM9w9R3j_Oq8UPVTMdtZgyiIkuD22TQY7_dnI4OsMMJcA7hyphenhyphen2Rt-No-ztr_05bvrEw1CqAte1C7w/s400/100_4326.jpg" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:180%;">The History of Milk Glass<br /></span><br />The origin of Milk Glass dates back to the 1700's in England. It was originally called "Opal Ware" by the glassmakers, but due to the milky white coloration of the pieces, it became known by the more popular name of "milk glass". It was meant to be an imitation of china and porcelain when it was first produced in England. The milk glass products did not become really popular until the mid 1800's when it realized a great deal of success commercially. Milk glass produced during the late 1800's - early 1900's is highly prized by collectors.<br /><br />Milk glass not only comes in the well-known opaque white, but it also comes in pink, blue, yellow, caramel, green and black. The black milk glass is really a dark amethyst that when held up to the light, purple can be seen around the edges. The pink milk glass is one of the more popular colors and these pieces are some of the most highly sought after today.<br /><br />The most popular pattern in milk glass is the paneled grape pattern by the Westmoreland Glass Co. Westmoreland was in business from 1889 - 1985. It is thought to be one of the most collected of the patterns in milk glass. Another popular type and most expensive of milk glass are the figurals and animals. They were originally used as packaging containers for mustard, ketchup, vinegar, and preserves. These containers were used by manufacturers as enticements for people to buy their product. They were made from the 1890's and early 1900's. Two of the most sought after and collectible manufacturers of milk glass are McKee and Flaccus. Their pieces are the oldest figural containers that were made and most were unsigned since they were considered giveaways. Other well-known manufacturers of "Milk Glass" products are Anchor Hocking, Fostoria, and Indiana Glass.Carolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07245090159973777082noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4203340251376693187.post-9482415030487350902009-08-10T09:07:00.004-04:002009-08-10T09:28:29.856-04:00<em><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">We are proud to present the Cottage Style Display Shelf, our newest addition to The Roseberry Collection.</span></em><br /><br /><em><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"></span></em><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 361px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5368321476926827858" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWSfyNP1ANpFNByZNSeWQuPlA2hWJ6IIKlUkOMIud1YB9hrgO5IlaxW7cOUQE6442iaiocAoQCZvEpxYBuMJ3LVLJpWTHJQ17Ku-SdFbA5vhRiH5Zz5sNr5P2sdnXaNxQzr-f4gLfsB1g/s400/100_4058.jpg" /><br /><em><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">This pretty display shelf is built out of solid wood, stands 31" tall, 25 1/2" wide and is 6" deep. </span></em><br /><em><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"></span></em><br /><em><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">This gorgeous shabby cottage style shelf is the perfect way to show off your best vintage and antique china. We can custom build this pretty shelf to your specifications. </span></em>Carolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07245090159973777082noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4203340251376693187.post-66747028860605772632009-06-27T00:35:00.002-04:002009-06-27T00:45:02.555-04:00<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilD3NAu4NwxZIcak9Z-y4OOVVEHoh8zybtq0g6-zKxDyY_o7jIXz4Y_ZoP0ZmYCu6vKtis59_xdPStstXxPOB04OCpyoS20sQfUrJi7-QeN7WkQUenNRdfTTrcwEHy1bw4I1kgaxNzYW0/s1600-h/100_3007.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5351863364079398226" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilD3NAu4NwxZIcak9Z-y4OOVVEHoh8zybtq0g6-zKxDyY_o7jIXz4Y_ZoP0ZmYCu6vKtis59_xdPStstXxPOB04OCpyoS20sQfUrJi7-QeN7WkQUenNRdfTTrcwEHy1bw4I1kgaxNzYW0/s320/100_3007.jpg" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWHqU5RLXc5bFuJSlUOofZCNkhLHymR4oRF_MMx6PdvjriE3VzfOhdWMk-zSxnVC0e-wp3PLlvurrMt2cLMhcBi9Z5kIN6cT1ODsuLgQIBPI5Y4TJ2_NDSiTANX1J5XeR9PXGzmj-1mdo/s1600-h/100_3002.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5351863259777072162" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWHqU5RLXc5bFuJSlUOofZCNkhLHymR4oRF_MMx6PdvjriE3VzfOhdWMk-zSxnVC0e-wp3PLlvurrMt2cLMhcBi9Z5kIN6cT1ODsuLgQIBPI5Y4TJ2_NDSiTANX1J5XeR9PXGzmj-1mdo/s320/100_3002.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDQI2e37xKwWmNCpkFrNh2cWcEDE51o9JovwPSkEIrOFeeOKCtOTM8z66SgPi-Yp3tuQWrGn2603ZC-cxXXHJjrGDi1hRm8gyqMYa0RNQDqC6kEF1u0pfSoyTB1k9e7lo-SdMBZZ2tf78/s1600-h/100_3000.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5351861657743879090" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDQI2e37xKwWmNCpkFrNh2cWcEDE51o9JovwPSkEIrOFeeOKCtOTM8z66SgPi-Yp3tuQWrGn2603ZC-cxXXHJjrGDi1hRm8gyqMYa0RNQDqC6kEF1u0pfSoyTB1k9e7lo-SdMBZZ2tf78/s320/100_3000.jpg" /></a> In the garden.</div></div>Carolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07245090159973777082noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4203340251376693187.post-33850091786722217052008-12-25T11:25:00.012-05:002009-06-27T00:34:53.052-04:00<div align="justify"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihpW9xk1bXsNfcUy-cffGmRc1lDSiyLp9UYPXMqiKgI1RnqdKzcYn5-kccu5tqKm339MFpR8kHXeUcDm3GAsB-IIWnAwlf1uWVoJWPXdxPaogMlpZZFK-ZXQC2w0OlQyebf8pJ6JM3240/s1600-h/100_0439.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 277px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 343px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5351845958140111234" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihpW9xk1bXsNfcUy-cffGmRc1lDSiyLp9UYPXMqiKgI1RnqdKzcYn5-kccu5tqKm339MFpR8kHXeUcDm3GAsB-IIWnAwlf1uWVoJWPXdxPaogMlpZZFK-ZXQC2w0OlQyebf8pJ6JM3240/s320/100_0439.jpg" /></a> <div align="left"><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;">Great things are coming in the new year!<br />We have had such a busy and productive year this year that even with the sluggish economy we have been busier than we had expected. We are planning some new and exciting things for the website this coming year and we know you will love all the new goodies we will have for you. We are also adding some new custom built cabinets to our Roseberry Collection line of funiture that are really awesome. All of our custom built furniture is made from 100% wood and handcrafted with care to insure that you are truly are getting an heirloom grade piece.</span></div></div>Carolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07245090159973777082noreply@blogger.com3